Production Falls 9.2% in Japan

Motorcycle production by Japan's four main manufacturers fell in September after two months of upturn.
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha produced 153,104 units in during the month, down 9.2 percent from 168,657 units produced in September 2005, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
Honda produced 47,202 units in September, down from 56,727 units in September 2005; Kawasaki produced 23,629 units, down from 23,446 units; Suzuki produced 45,318 units, down from 47,853 units; and Yamaha produced 36,935 units, down from 40,596 units in September 2005.